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Manufacturer: Palm Part number: PALM120HK
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- Bottom Line:
- While not as powerful as the Pre, the Palm Pixi offers first-time smartphone buyers a decent set of features in a sleek little package. However, to be really competitive, we think it needs to come down in price just a touch.
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CNET editors' review
Palm Pixi (Sprint) price range: $0.00 - $59.99
- Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha
- Reviewed on: 11/11/2009
- Released on: 11/15/2009
The good: The Palm Pixi features a remarkably thin design and an improved QWERTY keyboard. An updated OS brings Yahoo integration as well as enhanced messaging features. It also offers Bluetooth, GPS, and 3G support.
The bad: Lacks Wi-Fi. The smartphone can be sluggish and battery can drain quickly. The camera's picture quality is subpar and still lacks video recording and editing options.
The bottom line: While not as powerful as the Pre, the Palm Pixi offers first-time smartphone buyers a decent set of features in a sleek little package. However, to be really competitive, we think it needs to come down in price just a touch.
User reviews
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Small package, powerful device, and it's fun
by gzinkl on December 22, 2009
Pros: webOS, all the way, form factor, keyboard
Cons: Lacks some basic business functions (hopefully to be fixed in future updates?)
Summary: I had a Pre, and then went to the Pixi. I liked the Pre a lot. Except the keyboard. I needed more tactile response to make it feel comfortable. I ...
Summary: I had a Pre, and then went to the Pixi. I liked the Pre a lot. Except the keyboard. I needed more tactile response to make it feel comfortable. I also thought it was a little big. I'm not a fan of the gigantic slab phones, like the iPhone. Seriously, I'm using this for email, texting, calendar, contacts and phone calls, and occasional browsing. I don't need a netbook-wannabe. Anyway, the Pre came in ok on size, but I still wanted something smaller.
I tried the Pixi, and fell immediately in love. It has all the advantages of the Pre, but a size and a better keyboard. I can type like a speed demon, out-typing my virtual keyboard friends by a wide margin. People complain about it being slow. Sometimes, maybe, if I have a lot of applications open. Not any slower than an iPhone for most apps. And the iPhone...it can't multitask. The phone is so light and thin, it's just a pleasure to carry around (because I forget have the phone with me). As a phone, it works fine. As a youtube player, it's kind of cool. As a PDA, it's pretty awesome. I love that it syncs with my contacts from many sources (if I want) (and yes, it really, it syncs. You should be using something to store your contacts, like an exchange server, google, or yahoo). I love that my phone is backed up every day over the air. I just wish I could invite people to attend meetings from the calendar app. Texting is flawless, and it does MMS. I don't use the device for video or a serious camera...I use real devices for that. I love the Amazon mp3 store...cheaper than iTunes in a lot of cases, and a breeze to use. The email app has a nice interface. It needs a few blackberry tweaks (e.g., ways of making filing my email easier on the device), but time will surely bring us there.
The webOS is a slick OS, and fun to interact with.
There is a healthy webOS community that develops applications and tweaks for the phone. Kind of fun to mess around with the phone, although I've managed to get the device into serious trouble. I've always been able to rescue it, though (the community is pretty good at figuring these things out). There are about 800 apps in the app store (from 30 or so in June to 800+ in December), although the full potential of webOS programming is not yet been unleashed. Soon. Some of the apps are really good, and like iPhone, a fair amount of junk.
Some people have complained about the screen being too small. Well, it's a small phone--you're not going to get a large screen! I like the smallness, and the power that has all been packed in there. The Pre has more screen real estate, but I really don't miss the extra area much at all.
the browser experience is superb. Not the iPhone, certainly not Blackberry, nor the 'droids can compete. Flash is coming early 2010. Cool beans.
While I still miss a few features from the way less sleek blackberries (a blackberry addict for 8 years), I enjoy using the Pixi (and Pre) a lot. Try it out.6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Amazing phone, but don't get it twisted.
by taylorknowsyou on January 2, 2010
Pros: Web OS- fun and easy to use, hands down favorite OS on any phone i've used.
Form Factor- The thing is sexy, no other word to describe it. i can pull it out of my front pocket easily and it looks so good!
Keyboard- AMAZING. better than my blackberryCons: Camera- good for point and click, but not much else. bring a camera if you want quality photography.
Performance- before the update, this thing is a brick. get it before you make any rash decisions about this phone
Memory- not enough for music :(Summary: Being an Art student in college, i needed something that was small, could keep me connected in the studio (where a laptop would be inconvenient) and something cheap. This phone ...
Summary: Being an Art student in college, i needed something that was small, could keep me connected in the studio (where a laptop would be inconvenient) and something cheap. This phone did all of these things for me and more. Please, DON'T DON'T DON'T confuse this with a workhorse, because that's not what it was made for. this is the palm PIXI. Just like you wouldn't expect alot of muscly power form a pixi, you shouldn't expect it from this phone. Don't underestimate it though! i could run pandora, text, facebook, and STILL google the name of a ceramicist me and my teacher have brought up in conversation, and have it come up almost instantly.
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This is a great phone. the form factor, for the most part, might be the only thing keeping you from going to the pre, which i think is justifiable. One thing i've noticed alot of people doing is confusing this smartphone for something that its not. Yes, it is smart, don't get me wrong. This is a messaging phone, squared. for people who want a messaging phone that goes one further by adding the fun and ease of the Web OS platform, and the always on factor of the linked contacts and calenders, this is for you. this is NOT for heavy web users, or people who want to get alot of things done at the same time. This device is perfect for me, and my needs, i hope you at least give it a chance.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great phone and even better after the update to 1.3.5!
by TinyBFK on December 30, 2009
Pros: WebOS is great
Sturdy form factor
600 mhz processor + dedicated GPU
KEYBOARD is great
Web Browser
Call quality
Price
Battery life
and more...Cons: Camera is only 2 MP but I knew this before I bought it so I can't mark it down for that plus for 2 MP it's really pretty nice.
Battery life (I put this on both since its good but not that good)Summary: I run my own business and this phone is my office 25% of the time. It works great for what I need and was definitely worth the price IMO. I ...
Summary: I run my own business and this phone is my office 25% of the time. It works great for what I need and was definitely worth the price IMO. I really like this phone, Battery life is better than my HTC Diamond, Palm Pre, PPC 6700, and several others were, not the best by any means but alot better then some. I love webOS multitasking is so easy and the OS in general keeps getting better with every update. WebOS should have Flash in the beginning of 2010 and that will make the web browsing and such that much better. I can only see it getting better when they get OpenGL and the dedicated GPU going. Not to mention the app store is growing quite literally every day, In the month and a half I have had the phone the App store has gone from 350 or so apps to well over 800 today. I really like this phone and also where Palm is heading. If they keep it up they definitely will have a chance in this long race to come, I know I'm on there side at this point.
All of this for 99.00 upgrade price is a for sure deal IMO.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Super Smartphone!!!!!!!!
by govokrojordan on November 16, 2009
Pros: vibrant touch screen, easy to use, palms web OS and deck of cards feature, camera, had a pretty good web browser, compared to other smartphones. very thin and pocket friendly design. very good price for a phone like this.
Cons: The screen was not all that big, which made it hard to do things like web browsing, battery life could have been better for a phone of this size, had a bad flash for the camera, and no self portrait mirror. hard to use keyboard.
Summary: The palm pixie is a overall very good smartphone for its price range (only 99 dollars) and they have done a very good job with the web OS and other ...
Summary: The palm pixie is a overall very good smartphone for its price range (only 99 dollars) and they have done a very good job with the web OS and other features that they have incorporated into such a slim device. the screen could have been a bit bigger, considering that it is a touch screen for things like web browsing and multimedia it could be a bit annoying and crampt. they could have also done a bit bigger of a keyboard, although it is still better then the sliding keyboard that is found on the palm pre. had a nice vibrant display, and a fair camera. so overall this is a very good smartphone with many great features for people who are new to smartphones, and it is a great buy at only 99 dollars with a 2yr contract.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very good phone
by redysangco on November 27, 2009
Pros: in my opinion, better form factor than pre. pre includes way too much plastic & its hardware is faulty (slider, home button, etc). pixi's strength is messaging
Cons: no WiFi. as usual, Palm fumbles at the 1 yard line (idiots)
Summary: to address lag, enter ##3836# and lower to EVDO rev0. hyrbid rev A causes major lag. hopefully next webOS OTA update fixes issue.
Summary: to address lag, enter ##3836# and lower to EVDO rev0. hyrbid rev A causes major lag. hopefully next webOS OTA update fixes issue.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Awesome value, Incredible OS
by markwalser on March 23, 2010
Pros: Strong multi tasking OS, "Gesture system" is easy to use, great screen, great size, ON SCREEN DIALER!! (YAY)
Good Email capability, excellent Chat, Facebook, Google integration is top notch, auto-configured my work email easilyCons: Could use a longer battery life, not a lot of accessories yet, slightly smallish keyboard but this is not a dealkiller.
Summary: I switched to Sprint from ATT, was looking to replace my Win Mobile Blackjack (which sucked). I wanted an on screen dialer for easy car dialing, strong messaging/email, good ...
Summary: I switched to Sprint from ATT, was looking to replace my Win Mobile Blackjack (which sucked). I wanted an on screen dialer for easy car dialing, strong messaging/email, good media, and a good web browsing experience. I was looking at Blackjacks and Android Phones, shocked at prices...then I saw the little Pixi. I liked it better than the Pre, and I was amazed at how many features it packed for the price, and the on screen dialer is a life saver in the car. I got it, and do not regret it. GET THIS PHONE, it's a winner. Congrats Palm, way to deliver!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I absolutely love this little phone
by paul_ab on March 19, 2010
Pros: Does everything I need. And does it well.
Cons: There really is nothing I dislike about it. I don't miss wifi because I wouldn't use it anyway, everyplace I go that has wifi also has cell phone signal.
Summary: The new version of the operating system supports taking videos. This has changed since the main review was written.
Summary: The new version of the operating system supports taking videos. This has changed since the main review was written.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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great starter phone
by ericawhitney on March 10, 2010
Pros: thin, seek, touchscreen, bright
Cons: freezes, no wifi, camera bad
Summary: second best phone ive had (first is the iphone) its small which it good but not for some people. great for texting, emailing, music and browsing the web. not good ...
Summary: second best phone ive had (first is the iphone) its small which it good but not for some people. great for texting, emailing, music and browsing the web. not good to take pictures and videos. no wifi which means sometime the internet is really bad cant connect. its freezes way too much. i even get text messages and emails late or i cant send them. ive had to reboot my phone so many times. making a phone call with the touch screen is hard, use the keyboard. it just has a bug problem its not a big thing but can drive you crazy sometimes when your trying to do somethng and you cant do it because its moving slow. i dont see the battery life being a con its not a problem for me.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Starter Smart Phone
by kelcin516 on February 1, 2010
Pros: Good Intro into Smart Phone Era
Cons: Battery Life and the unability to change notification sounds (email, text messaging..)
Summary: Great Phone to begin using alot of the smart phone features. If you are a beginner, great phone to start with.
Summary: Great Phone to begin using alot of the smart phone features. If you are a beginner, great phone to start with.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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incredinble phone i went and paid full price
by m_glanoue on January 14, 2010
Pros: it does everything and anything palm is definatly the best phones to buy
Cons: nothing it's perfect
Summary: there is nothing more to say then this is a perfect phone i love it thank you sprint
Summary: there is nothing more to say then this is a perfect phone i love it thank you sprint
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Palm
- Part number: PALM120HK
- Description: Instantly say whatever you want with an exposed keyboard right at your fingertips. Intuitively move back and forth between open applications using the multi-touch screen and natural gestures. Access your friends' information that's been pulled in and linked together for you. And choose from back cover designs and accessories that let you express yourself. Personally, the Palm Pixi phone - you said it best.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Full keyboard
- Integrated Components Voice recorder,
Digital camera,
Digital player - Width 2.2 in
- Depth 0.4 in
- Height 4.4 in
- Weight 3.5 oz
Cellular
- Technology CDMA2000 1X
- Service Provider Sprint PCS
- Operating System Palm webOS
- Input Device(s) QWERTY keyboard
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services SMS,
MMS - Instant Messaging Services Yahoo! Messenger,
AOL Instant Messenger Service (AIM),
Google Talk - Supported Email Protocols SMTP,
POP3 Communications
- Data Transmission EV-DO
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
- Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
- Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Call timer,
Conference call,
Speakerphone,
Vibrating alert - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Sensors Accelerometer,
Ambient light sensor Organizer
- Personal Information Management Calendar,
Calculator,
Reminder,
Alarm clock Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards AAC,
AAC +,
AMR,
WAV - Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4,
H.263,
H.264
Memory
- Bult-in Memory 7 GB
- User Memory 7 GB
Security Features
- SIM Card Lock no
- Restrict Access to Phone Book no
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 2 megapixels
- Camera Light Source LED light
Navigation System
- GPS Navigation A-GPS receiver
Display
- Type LCD display
- Technology TFT
- Diagonal Size 2.6 in
- Display Resolution 400 x 320 pixels
- Color Depth 18-bit (262000 Colors)
Connections
- Connector Type Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm,
Micro-USB Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Palm
- Address:
950 W. Maude Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085 - Phone: 1-800-881-7256
- Fax: 1-408-617-0100
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